O2Micro Recognized Among 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O₂Micro^® International Limited OIIM, a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced that it was recognized as a 2015 Top Bay Area Innovator by Thomson Reuters™ in the area of LED Lighting Technologies.

"At Thomson Reuters, it is our belief that patents are a proxy for innovation and that innovation is a driver of economic growth and success. The Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator program, now in its fifth year, is evidence of this," said David Brown, Senior Vice President, Thomson Reuters IP and Science. "Congratulations to O₂Micro for making the 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators list. Their commitment to innovation and dedication to ongoing R&D are drivers of economic success, not only for them but also for the countries in which they reside."

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators list by Thomson Reuters," said Sterling Du, O₂Micro's Chairman and CEO. "Innovation has been the cornerstone of O₂Micro's business strategy for over 20 years. Through innovation, we have consistently created cutting edge intellectual property in our LED lighting and other technologies."

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About O₂Micro

Founded in April 1995, O₂Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, Automotive and Communications markets. Products include LED General Lighting, Backlighting, Battery Management and Power Management.

O₂Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 32,638 patent claims granted, and over 35,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.

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